Coaxial cables are not typically used in modern residential Ethernet installations for local area networks (LANs). Instead, twisted pair cables, particularly Cat5e or Cat6 Ethernet cables, are more commonly used. Coaxial cables are more often used for broadband internet connections from the service provider to a user's location and for cable television installations.
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